All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $10,000
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa's only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:
Triages phone calls from patients, pharmacies, and other medical practices to determine appropriate action and relaying to provider when needed
Prepares for the exam prior to the appointment by reviewing the patient's history, ensuring previous test results and referral notes are available in the electronic health record (EHR), and documenting changes in the EHR where needed
Prepares the patient for the exam by taking a detailed history, complete set of vitals, and documenting the information in the EHR
Assists with the collection and preparation of laboratory specimens, informs patient of results, and documents results and patient notification in the EHR
Obtains prior authorization for diagnostic testing and medications from the insurance company when needed
Assists the provider with the exam and procedures to include performing EKGs, administering medications and injections, documentation in the EHR, and ensuring the completion of provider orders
Assists the patient after the exam to ensure understanding of the plan of care provided, ability of the patient to comply with the plan of care, and provides education when needed
Sets up appointments for referrals ordered by the provider, follows up to ensure appointment was kept, and ensures documentation from the referral is received
Assists the provider with medication refills to include gathering needed information, communicating with the pharmacy, and performing refills when standing orders apply
Maintains exam rooms and equipment to include cleaning, sterilization, restocking of supplies, and ensuring equipment is in working order. Notifies supervisor of needed supplies and repair needs
Provides necessary clerical support, such as completing requisitions, filing etc
Perform other duties as assigned
Percent of Time: 50%
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Location: Medical Office Building, Downtown Campus, 500 E Market St, Iowa City, IA
Salary: $60,000 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.* SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of $5,000 per year based on percent time
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.
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Education Required
An Associate's Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required
Experience Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
General computer skills are required
Certifications:
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
Desirable Qualifications:
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired
If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
Previous telemetry experience is desired
Knowledge of University policies and procedures
Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Megan Bigelow at megan-bigelow@uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
